Brantly International, located at Wilbarger County Airport, Vernon, TX, announced this morning they had completed negotiations to lease two Brantly B-2B helicopters to Summit Aviation in Temple, Texas with expected delivery in four to six weeks.

Cy Russum, Vice President of Brantly International, described Summit as a "full-service" aviation company offering a variety of services for both fixed wing and helicopters ranging from initial student pilot training to avionics repair and wildlife management.

Russum described placing the helicopters with Summit as an important step in Brantly International's efforts to re-establish the B-2B helicopter in the market place due to Summit Aviation's active and growing flight school as well as the demographics of the Temple area. Russum said that both parties were pleased with the lease arrangement and both see additional areas where they can work together. He said that negotiations in these other areas are ongoing and announcements would be made as agreements are finalized.

Brantly International also announced the recent sale of four Brantly B-2B helicopters to the China General Aviation Corporation. This newly formed corporation will provide aviation services throughout China. These four helicopters are being readied for shipment by the beginning of March and are the reason for the extended delivery of the two helicopters to Summit Aviation.

The recent sales activity marks the best ever start to a new year for Brantly International, and the shipment of six helicopters in a single month is a record for the company. Russum indicated he is quite pleased with the company's performance and the reception the Brantly B-2B is receiving as they exhibit it at air shows such as Heli Expo recently held in Las Vegas, NV. Russum said that the company will be displaying its helicopter at the upcoming Sun-N-Fun air show in Lakeland, FL, April 9-15 and at AirVenture 2000 in Oshkosh, WI, July 26-Aug 1.